Baldur's Gate 3 AI Surprises Players with Smart Tactics and Teamwork

Baldur's Gate 3 players notice some big-brained AI moves like enemies pushing bosses into better positions.
One player saw an enemy push their burning ally out of fire to extinguish them.
Players learned they can heal allies by throwing potions at them based on what the AI was doing.
The AI knows how to push players into chasms during battles like the fight with Minthara.
More strange and unexpected AI behaviors will likely emerge as players continue exploring Baldur's Gate 3.

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